#the magician 1958

[itsjustalaugh]

I didn't really die, yet I've already begun haunting people. - Ansiktet (1958) dir. Ingmar Bergman

[fanofspooky]

Do you have a favorite Vincent Price movie?

[labyrinthofstreams]

NOVEMBER 1: SUNDAY: Why can't America, even England, produce something like the good Swedish and Italian and Japanese films? The corruption of the capitalist civilization? The lack of any knowledge of deep humanity?

Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath; 12 December 1958 – 15 November 1959.

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[ptseti]

"THERE IS NO GROUP THAT EVER CAME INTO AFRICA THAT MEANT ANYTHING GOOD FOR AFRICANS" -Dr John Henrik Clarke.

“The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one. He has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart.” - From 'THINGS FALL APART' 1958, written by Chinua Achebe and was translated into Italian, French, Hungarian, Portuguese, Russian, Swiss, Flemish and other languages.

According to historian, Dr John Henrik Clarke, "every group of people that came into Africa meant nothing good for the Africans… and the very first thing each and every one of these groups did was to declare war on African culture…" What followed was the bastardization of African spirituality and ways that held the societies together for millennia before there was a Greece or Rome or before "the first European learnt to wear a shoe or live in a house that had a window." Or as Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan put it, "Before there was Rome, Greece, Jerusalem or Mecca… Before there was a Jehovah, Jesus or Mohommet" (Muhammad ibn Abdul'Mutallib).

It most be noted that the first Hebrew to ever come into existence was a Chaldean from Ur, known as Abram in 1675 BC. Before then, their was no concept of a Jehovah or Jesus, whatsoever, and no Hebrew as a tribe, the world over, from as far as history revealed. By this time, the 82 pyramids in Kemet, and the over 203 pyramids in Meroe, the smaller Nsude pyramids in Udi highlands were already built. The Africans had their own spirituality through which they connected to the non-material world, through which they learnt science like iron smelting, as well as which herbs could heal what sort of disease, agricultural practice, astrology, alchemy, mining for useful minerals from the earth and so on.

Most of Africa were connected to the worship of a deity, Ptah. This was over 5000 years before the first Hebrew came into existence, it was thousands of years before Greece or Rome came into existence and before any Abrahamic religions (which are Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity and Islam etc) came into the knowledge of anyone at all. Abram, the father of it all had not even come into existence.

In kemet, there was a belief that if one died far away from the Nile, one would not resurrect in the afterlife. Hence Kemet became the place of high culture for all tribal nationalities along the Nile from its source through modern day Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia Sudan etc. Abydos was a city of pilgrimage where most Africans, who could, travelled up the Nile, through the Sahara (Which was not a desert until about 5000 years ago, as archeological discoveries indicated), to worship and commune with other Africans. Osiris later become the god in Abydos while Memphis became the home for Ptah, after several foreign invasion from across the Mediterranean and the sands of Arabia.

Most of the magicians in Kemet came from Gao, a city-state of the Soudan(west Africa then). African regions and cities had their own gods and it was necessary to pay homage to the god of a land when visiting or passing through as a sojourner, merchant or gypsy. By this time, Arabian peninsula was the colony of Africans (Study from 'From Babylon to Timbuktu', 'The African Origin of Major Religions, Herodoctus, and Strabo's geographica).

{[IMAGE: The 'inner circle' of the Mossi people. Not every king on the throne rose to the societal status, necessary to attend this gathering. The first shattering effect on this 'inner circle' began when the Arabs arrived west Africa in the 7th century CE, while extending the trans-saharan trade routes through the desert.]}

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finally done my summer movie loggggg pink stars watched with @quartz-quindel blue stars watched with @stingchronicity

[ID: a collage page mostly covered with receipts and wrappers, including a chopstick wrapper. scattered all over the page are many movie titles, which I will list under a cut. at the top it's labeled "summer 2024" and there is a sticker of an ice cream cone as well as one that says "Atlantic City," and a cut-out of a mouth with braces that says "gunk keep out!"]

in order of watching:

The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) The Castle of the Living Dead (1964) Slaughter of the Vampires (1962) Scarface (1983) The Undead (1957) Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings (2002) Rosemary's Baby (1968) Taxi Driver (1976) The Angry Red Planet (1959) Sea of Love (1989) Roseland (1977) Wag the Dog (1997) The Room (2003) Empty Rooms (2012) Munster, Go Home! (1966) Scent of a Woman (1992) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) The Blues Brothers (1980) Christmas Vacation (1989) The Killer Shrews (1959) The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) Mausoleum (1983) Cult of the Cobra (1955) Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) I, Monster (1971) The Breakfast Club (1985) The Mad Magician (1954) Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) Phantasm (1979) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955) Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) Phantom of the Paradise (1974) Black Friday (1940) The French Dispatch (2021) Tourist Trap (1979) Scotland, PA (2001) War of the Colossal Beast (1958)

[anamelessfool]

Scenes from the Void AU Ages and Timelines Masterpost

Note, this is my AU. Ages and years are different. Also they're Americans. Why? Rule of cool, bro🤘

Primo

b. 1953 New York City d. 2001 Ministry HQ

Irving Robert Olson Parents: Nance and Nihil

Left the Church in 1960 with Nance, returned after her death in 1972.

Bodyguard for Mater Emeritus Jocasta 1972-1979, Groundskeeper/Super for Ministry HQ until elevation

Papa Emeritus: 1994-2000, died from exhaustion caused from the Papa Emeritus Curse

Secondo

b. 1961 Ministry HQ

Michael Aulenbach changed to Michael Leider in 2008 Parents: Rebecca and Nihil

Rebecca passed over for a promotion to Mother Imperator due to her surprise pregnancy (the magic ritual would kill the fetus)

Child prodigy pianist. Tours eastern United States as "Modern Mozart" from the ages of 6 to 10. Piano teacher to this day.

Magician of the Church 1977-2008. Head of the Conclave of Magicians 1990-1999. Papa Emeritus II 2001-2008.

Married Sandra Leider in 2006. Three children Paul (2004), Eden (2010) and Samuel (2013). Left the church in 2008 to help Sandra's family run the Leider Memorial Home. Funeral Director.

Terzo

b. 1965 Milan Ministry location d. March 2018 Ministry HQ

Arsenio Moretti Parents: Nihil and a Catholic novitiate only known as "Maria"

Fathered during Nihil's first major tour of Italy. Mother died and so he was returned to Nihil in the US in 1969.

1984 Last seen at Bishop Camino's funeral in NYC. Missing for two years, returned to Ministry in 1986 and never speaks about it to anyone (except Omega eventually) Now has photography and filmmaking skills.

Director of promotional materials, films Primo's tours 1994-2000. Elevated to Cardinal in 1998. Choir Director until his elevation to Papa Elect in 2004.

Summons Omega in 2005.

Papa Emeritus III 2008-2017. Forcibly removed from office 2017 for [REASONS REDACTED].

First Papa Emeritus formally executed by the Church in 300 years for the crimes of [REDACTED]. (you will have to read hehehe)

Copia

b. 1976???? Unknown

Copia is his real name. Unknown origin. Unknown parents, although raised as prev characters' youngest brother.

Found by Primo in mysterious circumstances in 1979. Parental figure found murdered. (My fic Violence and Gentleness focuses on this mystery)

Raised primarily by Primo. Homeschooled by Rebecca until 13. Secondo is his piano teacher.

He had a very strong bond with both Primo and Secundo and considers them father figures. Primo taught him how to be a moral person and Secondo taught him how to be an intelligent person. Secondo started teaching him piano at the age of five and by fifteen he was learning on the organ.He had an interest in math and science and pursued that at the academic level. He was the first of the family to actually go to a college outside of the Ministry. He graduated top of his class as a CPA in 1997, and immediately began working under the Head Treasurer. He was head treasurer for the Ministry from 2005-2017.

Met Cardinal Marian in 2006 was in a relationship with her until 2017, then back again in 2019.

Elevation to Cardinal 2010. Elevation to Papa Elect 2012. Finally Papa Emeritus upon Nihil's death in 2019.

Nihil

b. 1930 Milwaukee, WI d. 2019 onstage Mexico City

Robert Irving Olson Parents: Betty and Irving

Father gambler and alcoholic. Mother church organist. Church choir and guitarist. Older brother Archie lost at sea in 1946 (WWII Navy). Forced to drop out of school and work to support family in machine shop. Ran away from home in 1947. Rode the rails with the nickname "Zero". Picked up by the Satanic Church of the Void in NYC 1950. Multi-instrumentalist in Bishop Camino's house band until 1958. Odd jobs all throughout his life from taxicab driver, singing telegram, model, busker, roadie, trucker, etc.

Transferred to Ministry HQ thru Bishop Camino's recommendation. Brought Nance and Primo with him. Affair with Rebecca led to Secondo's birth and Nance leaving the church altogether. Elevated to Papa Emeritus 1963. First American Papa since Papa Camino in 1940s. Sister Imperator 's first Construct (after she underwent her magical rite she bestowed on him the Curse to make him Papa). Toured Italy and Europe 1964-1965. Secret bastard child Terzo discovered in 1969.

Got his ghouls terminally addicted to slot machines in 1972, foisted from position for that mistake. Protegee Jocasta took over until 1979.

Personal Assistant to Sister Imperator 1972-1984. Leader of the College of Cardinals 1986-2017. Return to Papa Emeritus 2017-2019.

[theersatzcowboy]

Christine (1983)

Movie magician John Carpenter—flipping the imagery and bisexual coding of Rebel Without a Cause—somehow makes the psychosexual story of a jealous, serial killing car (a 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine) incredibly watchable, employing jaw-dropping practical effects by The Thing-maestro Roy Arbogast, who used a system of rubber molds and internal hydraulics to capture the famous "car regeneration" scenes.

Director: John Carpenter

Cinematographer: Donald M. Morgan

Starring: Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton, Roberts Blossom, and Kelly Preston.

[weirdlookindog]

"He was more than just magician; He had the power"

Boris Dolgov (1910-1958) - Illustration for Robert Bloch's 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice'

(Weird Tales - January 1949)

[torturedcoveydepartment]

Movie recommendations from an amateur cinephile who does enjoy a broad range of different genres, techniques and feels on a movie. I made sure to get as far away as possible from eventual spoilers, yet describe the arts in capturing ways :)

Stalker (1979), directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, is a haunting and visually poetic exploration of human longing, belief, and existential mystery. Set in a dystopian world, the story follows three men as they venture into the enigmatic “Zone,” a forbidden area rumored to grant one’s deepest desires. With its deliberate pacing and profound atmosphere, the film immerses viewers in a metaphysical journey, challenging perceptions of reality and the human spirit.

Oldboy (2003), directed by Park Chan-wook, is a gripping and intense mindfucking thriller that delves into themes of revenge, identity, and the darkness of the human psyche. The film follows a man mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years without explanation, who is suddenly released and given just days to uncover the truth behind his captivity. Stylish, shocking, and deeply emotional, it is a masterful exploration of vengeance and its consequences. Left me speechless.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a chilling psychological thriller that weaves a tale of guilt, sacrifice, and moral reckoning. When a charismatic surgeon befriends a troubled teenager, their connection takes a dark and unsettling turn of direct threat to his family. With its unnerving atmosphere and stark, deliberate style, the film is a haunting exploration of human vulnerability and consequence. Must add a warning for a particular singing scene of Burn by Ellie Goulding.

Uptown Girls (2003) is a rollercoaster comedy-drama about a carefree young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn from the meeting of a precocious and damn witty 8-year-old girl. As their contrasting worlds collide, both learn valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and finding their true selves. With humor, heart, and unexpected moments of growth, this film offers a charming look at how sometimes the most unlikely relationships can change your life.

The Magician (1958) or ‘Ansiktet’ is a captivating psychological thriller directed by Ingmar Bergman. Set in the 19th century, it follows a traveling magician and his troupe as they perform elaborate illusions. When they arrive in a small town, they are met with suspicion, leading to a tense exploration of deception, identity, and the fine line between reality and fantasy. With its beautiful storytelling, striking visuals, and thought-provoking themes, the film delves into the human desire for control and the complexities of the mind.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021) is a whimsical mockumentary on the tiny adventures of Marcel, a one-inch-tall shell with shoes, a face, and other great qualities. Living with his grandmother in a cozy yet quirky existence, Marcel becomes the subject of a filmmaker’s documentary, leading to a journey of connection, humor, and discovery. With its gentle humor, poignant storytelling, and a charm to capture anyone, the film celebrates the power of community and finding joy in the small things.

Christopher and His Kind (2011) is a compelling biographical drama based on Christopher Isherwood’s memoir, chronicling his transformative years in 1930s Berlin. The film explores Christopher’s search for love, identity, and artistic inspiration amidst the rise of an awfully fascistic society. With its rich period detail and powerful performances, the story captures a personal journey of self-discovery while reflecting the broader tensions of the real events of Germany’s national socialism.

[soundart2009]

The Magician (Ansiktet)  1958  ingmar Bergman

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 10.14

Beer Birthdays

William Penn; English founder of Pennsylvania (1644)

John Molson, Jr. (1787)

Frederick Lauer (1810)

Theodore Hamm (1825)

Bobo van Mechelen (1951)

Jason Alstrom (1971)

Kim Jordan

Five Favorite Birthdays

Harry Anderson; comedian, magician, actor (1952)

e.e. cummings; poet (1894)

Thomas Keller; chef, cookbook author (1955)

Roger Moore; English actor (1927)

Eleanor Shellstrop; character on “The Good Place” (1982)

Famous Birthdays

Hannah Arendt; political scientist (1906)

Rick Aviles; comedian (1952)

Rowan Blanchard; actress (2001)

Raymond Davis Jr.; chemist and physicist (1914)

Thomas Dolby; English singer-songwriter (1958)

Jessica Drake; adult actress (1974)

Dwight D. Eisenhower; 34th U.S. President (1890)

Jay Ferguson; Canadian guitarist and songwriter (1968)

Lillian Gish; actor (1896)

Trevor Goddard; English-American actor (1962)

Johnny Goudie; singer-songwriter and guitarist (1968)

Ruth Hale; actress and playwright (1908)

Norman Harris; guitarist and songwriter (1947)

Elwood Haynes; inventor (1857)

Justin Hayward; rock singer (1946)

Colin Hodgkinson; English bass player (1945)

James II; king of England (1633)

Jennell Jaquays; game designer (1956)

Daan Jippes; Dutch author and illustrator (1945)

Allan Jones; actor and singer (1907)

Lesley Joseph; English actress (1945)

Chris Thomas King; singer-songwriter and guitarist (1962)

Dorothy Kingsley; screenwriter (1909)

C. Everett Koop; U.S. surgeon general (1916)

Vanessa Lane; adult actress (1983)

Anatoly Larkin; Russian-American physicist (1932)

Ralph Lauren; fashion designer (1939)

Natalie Maines; country singer (1974)

Katherine Mansfield; New Zealand writer (1888)

Isaac Mizrahi; fashion designer (1961)

Adolphe Monticelli; French painter (1824)

Péter Nádas; Hungarian author and playwright (1942)

Robert Parker; singer and saxophonist (1932)

A.J. Pero, American drummer (1959)

Lori Petty; actor (1963)

Joseph Plateau; Belgian physicist (1821)

Cliff Richard; pop singer (1940)

Eleanor Shellstrop; fictional character from “The Good Place” (1982)

Masaoka Shiki; Japanese writer (1867)

Arleen Sorkin; actress (1956)

Usher; pop singer (1978)

Alexander von Zemlinsky; Austrian composer (1871)

Kazumi Watanabe; Japanese guitarist and composer (1953)

Ben Whishaw; English actor (1980)

[mittland]

watching the magician (1958) 👍

[aggressivelyarospec]

‘Aro Movies Monday’: Master List ⇝ September / October 2023

[Completed 31/10/23]

❧ Romance-Free

Blazing Saddles (1974) — Movie [Link]

Bigtop Burger (2021) — Webseries [Link]

Dredd (2012) — Movies [Link]

They Cloned Tyrone (2023) — Movie [Link]

Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) — TV Show [Link]

Big Game (2014) — Movie [Link]

On Your Mark (1995) — Short Film [Link]

The Baytown Outlaws (2012) — Movie [Link]

The Shallows (2016) — Movie [Link]

Thirteen Lives (2022) — Movie [Link]

See For Me (2021) — Movie [Link]

Mermaid Down (2019) — Movie [Link]

Child’s Play (1988) — Movie [Link]

If it Bleeds (2020) — Book [Link]

Chomp (2012) — Book [Link]

Pinnochio (2022) — Movie [Link]

Spirited Away (2001) — Movie [Link]

The Magician’s Elephant (2023) — Movie [Link]

Yojimbo (1961) — Movie [Link]

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) — TV Show [Link]

Stephen King's Short Stories (1993) — Book [Link]

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) — Movie [Link]

The Trollenberg Terror (1958) — Movie [Link]

❧ Aro-Friendly

Loose in the Heel, Tight in the Toe (2021) — Book [Link]

Sherlock Holmes (1887) — Book [Link]

The Chase (2017) — Movie [Link]

Willy’s Wonderland (2021) — Movie [Link]

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022) — TV Show [Link]

Dan Vs. (2011) — Webseries [Link]

Ready Or Not (2019) — Movie [Link]

The Fortune Cookie (1966) — Movie [Link]

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988) — Webseries [Link]

It (1990) — Movie [Link]

Maximum Overdrive (1986) — Movie [Link]

The Wall (1982) — Movie [Link]

❧ Aro-Negative

Peter Pan (2003) — Movie [Link]

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Sir Dr. Lenworth George Henry CBE (August 29, 1958) is a British actor, comedian, singer, television presenter and writer.

He gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, culminating in The Lenny Henry Show in 1984. He was the most prominent Black British comedian of the time and much of his material served to celebrate and parody his African-Caribbean roots.

He co-founded the charity Comic Relief. He has appeared in numerous other TV programs, including Tiswas, Chef!, and The Magicians, and in his later years has transitioned toward acting roles on stage and screen. He appears in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

He is the chancellor of Birmingham City University.

He was born in Dudley to Albert Augustus Green and Winifred Louise Henry who had emigrated to Britain from Jamaica. The fifth of seven children, he was the first child of the family to be born in the UK. He attended St John’s Primary School and The Blue Coat School, before completing his schooling at W.R. Tuson College.

He was asked by Sky Arts to produce Lenny Henry’s Got The Blues. He worked with a group of musicians to produce the album New Millennium Blues. The album consists of both covers of blues classics, as well as original tracks co-written by Lenny. He released a “hard-hitting animated blues video” titled The Cops Don’t Know.

He has published four books, two autobiographies, and two young adult fantasies.

He married Dawn French (1984-2010) and had one child.

He obtained a BA Hons in English Literature from the Open University an MA in Screenwriting for TV and Film and a Ph.D. In Media Arts from Royal Holloway, University of London. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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...images from the lost continent of cult films, b-movies and celluloid dreamscapes

Vincent Price horror films of the 1950's

"It's as much fun to scare as to be scared."

House of Wax (1953)The Mad Magician (1954)The Fly (1958) House on Haunted Hill (1959) Return of the Fly (1959) The Tingler (1959)